Talking machine and the like



July 23, 1929. MlTcHELL 1,722,105

TALKING MACHINE AND THE LIKE Filed Jam 26, 1927 INVENTOR FKANK ALLEN MlTCHEL-L Patented July 23, 1929.

UNITED STATES Yon-K.

PATENT OFFICE.

FRANK ALLEN.MITCHELL, OF LONDON, ENGLAND, ASSIGNOR TO COLUMBIA PHONO- GRAPH COMPANY, INC, 013 BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, .A CORPORATION OF NEW TALKING MACHINE AND THE LIKE.

Application filed January 26, 1927, Serial No. 163,648, and in Great Britain November 19, 1926.

This invention relates to talking machines and the like, with more particular reference to portable or compact talking machines of the type disclosed in Patent No. 1,584,184, of May 11, 1926, it being understood, however, that the invention may be applied with equal effect and like advantage in connection with talking machines of other types. 1

The object of the present invention is to provide simple and compact means for storing disc records within the casing of the instrument, and the invention comprises a record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine, said means in the embodiment shown, comprising a narrow hinged or pivoted metal or other member adapted to span the face of the records and hold them in place. v

The invention also consists in a record-holding device for use in conjunction with talking machines, comprising a hinged or pivoted framework adapted to hold the records" in position while exposing the outside record disc. i

The invention also consists in a record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine consisting in a framework pivoted on members which may also be adapted to support the edges of the record discs on both sides.

The invention still further consists in other details hereinafter described with reference to the following drawing, in which:

1 is the side view of a portable talking machine provided with a record carrier shown in its open position.

2 shows the same record carrier closed and containing six record discs.

Fig. 3 is a face view of the same record carrier and shows the means for retaining the records in their correct lateral position.

Fig. 4 shows a similar record carrier of fancy design.

Fig. 5 is a detail view showing the construction and location of the bracket.

In carrying the invention into effect in one convenient manner, and as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3. I provide a V-shaped metal or other frame 5 of such size as to completely span a record disc 6 as shown more clearly in Fig. 3. The frame is pivoted within the lid 7 of the case of a portable talking machine 8 in such a manner that the V is inverted and has its two entremitiesf) and 10 pivotedone on each inner side 11 of the lid 7 of the instrument.

The pivoted ends of the frame 5 are prefi erably attached to stamped, pressed or moulded brackets 12 and 13 formed in a suitable material, these brackets being screwed or otherwise fastened within the lidone on each side of the record periphery at a distance of about120 apartand having inclined faces 14 formed thereon in such a manner that they will support record discs 6 resting thereon.v Also, the portion 14 of the brackets act as a stop to limit the outward swinging moveof the V-shaped frame 5 pulled forward, as

shown in Fig.1. y p

Record discs 6 to be stored are then placed between the frame 5' and the inside of the cabinet lid 7 and they are retained in their correct lateral position in the lid by means of the two before-mentioned pivot bracket faces 14.

The frame 5 is then pushed back into place where it is held by the spring catch 16, thus retaining the records 6.between the two limbs of the member 5 (which spans the face of the record disc) and'the inside of the lid of the instrument. I

When so held, the title label 17 of the outside record will be exposed to View between the limbs of the frame, this, besides giving the construction a neat appearance, also economizes the space within the cabinet, as there is no large obstruction between the record disc and the turn-table 18 and shaft 19 of the motor when the instrument is closed.

When it is desired that the tone-arm 20 and the sound-box 21 should be capable of being folded out of the way of the lid 7 when it is closed, arrangements may be provided for the purpose such as are described in my application about to be filed.

Fig. 4 shows an alternate construction for the pivoted member 5 in which a fancy design is introduced as at 22. The frame 5 is pivoted at .9 and to the side ofthe case '23 and is retained in position when closed by the slide bolt 24 operating on the "apex 15. The'recordsfi' are retained in'th'eir lateral position by..means of the projections '25 .at-

shape instead of the shapes described above it may be in the form of a simple strip, for examplealso that the pivot bracket may be shaped in various ways or may be formed in the sides of the lid itself, and the recordsupportingfaces may be shaped and located in any suitable Way to maintain the record discs in their correct lateral position, and that the catch member maybe in the form of a bolt, turn button or any other well-known latch device and may be adapted to operate to be held, means pivoting said means and said pivoting means also adapted to support the edge of the record.

. 2. A record holding device 'for use in conjunction with talking machines, comprising a holding means adapted to hold the records in position while exposing the outside record disc, a pivot for mounting said holding means, and means associated with said pivot for supporting the lower edges of the record. discs.

3. A record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine, comprising a framework, means pivoting said framework, and means associated with said pivoting means for supporting the lower edges of the record discs.

4. A record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine, the same comprising a framework, means pivotally mounting said framework, means to support the edges oithe record discs, said pivoting means and said supporting means forming .a unitary structure. 7

5 A record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine, the same comprising a holding means, means pivotall y mounting said holding means, and means associated with said mounting for limiting the movement of said holding means in one direction.

6. A record-holding device for use in combination with the lid of a talking machine, the same comprising a holding means means pivotal-1y mounting said holding .rneans, means associated with said mounting means for limiting the outward movement of said .holdingmeans, a catch for securing said holding means closed, and a stop associated with :said catch for limiting the inward movement of said holding means.

Signed at London, England, this 7th day of January, 1927.

FRANK ALLEN MITCHELL. 

